THE GATHERING 2026: Fixing failing cities is in business’s own interest, leaders say

Business leaders say fixing South Africa’s struggling cities can no longer be viewed as charity, arguing that functioning municipalities are essential to protecting businesses, their employees and the markets they depend on.
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